4D RHODES TRANPORTS LLC
USDOT 3429846 • 137 MIDLAND DR, ELKTON, MD, 21921-6212
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1110945 | REVOKED | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS134336 | ON FILE | Jul 8, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987305487 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987305487 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA987305487 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2024 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0319466312 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0319466312 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958381581 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA958381581 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1864546 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2021 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1864546 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 2020 | Jun 12, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS134336 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987305487 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987305487 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA987305487 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0319466312 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0319466312 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA958381581 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA958381581 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1864546 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1864546 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2021 | Jun 12, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1110945 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1110945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 |
| MC1110945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 |
| MC1110945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2021 |
| MC1110945 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 24, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BAR | Air Brake - Leaking air tank | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLMSTED FALLS | IR 80 | ...AS0788 | 4D RHODES TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 7, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARNEYS POINT TWP | New Jersey Turnpike Secondary | ...AH0628 | 4D RHODES TRANPORTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records